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Time for a MOOC-like makeover

Aaron Wolowiec

But either way, MOOCs probably aren’t going anywhere, so it’s wise to take some tips from their success. So what’s a MOOC? A MOOC is a social, networked learning experience that blends a subject matter expert (instructor), technology and convenience. And MOOCs are generally free, or at least low cost.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

This list is part of their Data Science Career Guide , a six-part series recommending the best online courses and MOOCs for people entering the data science industry. What online courses (including your own) and MOOCs would you recommend to people entering (or thinking about entering) your industry or profession? Just an idea.

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10 Tips to Take You from Zero to eLearning Hero

Blue Sky eLearn

You’ll hear all sorts of terminology in the eLearning world – MOOCS, Moodles, gamification – don’t be overwhelmed by this! Think about your naming conventions – is it a webcast or a webinar? Promote on social media and plant some of your eager members to post about it for you.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.21.17

Reid All About it

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Yesterday I went on an ebook buying rampage thanks to BookBub. LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. 9 Social Media Metrics to Monitor.

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How Associations Can Transform Higher Education

Reid All About it

Webinars and conference sessions focus on challenges, problems to solve, outside forces and disruption. Maybe you’ve seen them speak at a conference or webinar, read their blogs or even worked with them. Communication – interpersonal, public speaking, writing and digital/social media. Let’s not blow our chance.

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

Replay popular sessions as webinars. During the webinar, have a facilitator guide participants through interactive activities so the learning becomes stickier. Follow the format of popular MOOCs : Share a discussion guide. Invite audience participation via phone, web-conferencing chat, and social media.

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10 Steps from Zero to eLearning Hero

Blue Sky eLearn

You’ll hear all sorts of terminology in the eLearning world – MOOCS, Moodles, gamification – don’t be overwhelmed by this! Think about your naming conventions – is it a webcast or a webinar? Promote on social media and plant some of your eager members to post about it for you.

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